The emergence of Indiana football under coach Curt Cignetti has been one of the greatest stories in college football. Cignetti took the losingest program in college football to a national championship in two seasons. It’s a story that could only be taken from a Hollywood movie.During their path to the national championship last season, the Hoosiers defeated coach Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks twice, including a dominating 56-22 win in the CFP Semifinal at the Peach Bowl.Oregon head coach Dan Lanning attends Oregon Pro Day on March 17, 2026, at the Moshofsky Center in Eugene, Oregon. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectThose two wins have elevated Cignetti in the college football coach rankings. According to a recent USA Today poll, Cignetti is ahead of Lanning in the rankings for the Big Ten's top college football coaches. Cignetti is ranked the No. 1 coach in the Big Ten, while Lanning is No. 3. Between Cignetti and Lanning is Ohio State Buckeyes coach Ryan Day at No. 2 in the USA Today poll. All three coaches have taken their team to the CFP more than once. With national championship expectations entering the 2026 season, Lanning looks to join Cignetti and Day as active college football coaches to accomplish that goal and keep the Big Ten’s national championship streak alive for a fourth season. Dan Lanning’s Coaching Tenure With Oregon DucksOregon coach Dan Lanning directs football practice April 5, 2022.